“Sleeping in my office isn’t very comfortable, but it’s my choice to save for my daughter’s college instead of spending money on a DC apartment. I’m here to work, not relive my college days in a taxpayer-funded dorm,” Donovan said.

Fellow Republican Mike Bishop of Michigan also said he was opposed to Thompson’s legislation.

“The more I think about it, the less likely I would be to support it. It might be a breeding house for something bad,” Bishop said.

Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz also panned the idea and said there are others who would better served by affordable housing than members.

“If we are going to use that facility for anyone’s more-affordable housing options, it should be for interns, for young people, to introduce them to the process,” she said.

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, who also sleeps in his office, told the Post “The House Office Buildings Commissions has no plans at this time for re-purposing the space.”

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